Medical Assistant | Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires

Employer retirement match up to 5%

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Cancer Institute Hematology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy clinic in Sioux Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care, coordinate visits, and assist with procedures. You will document care, triage calls, and help maintain exam rooms and lab processes in a fast-paced oncology setting.

The role requires CMA/CCMA/RMA NCMA certifications or equivalent, strong communication, and clinical skills. This is a full patient care position with day shifts and on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to hear and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care as directed by the provider.
• Document procedures accurately in the medical record.
• Maintain timely flow of patients.
• Instruct patients on sample collection, tests, and health education.
• Greet patients and conduct clinical interviews, collecting history and vitals.
• Label and process lab specimens per procedures.
• Maintain exam room supplies and cleanliness; handle bio-hazardous waste per policy.
• Provide back-up support for front desk tasks like scheduling.

Skills

Communication skills

Visual acuity

Hearing

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Assisting

Diploma in Medical Assisting

Job description

Location:

Hematology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $20.00 - $28.00

Position Highlights

Learn more here: https://www.avera.org/locations/profile/avera-medical-group-hematology-transplant-cellular-therapy-prairie-center-sioux-falls/ Come and join our team at the Avera Cancer Institute working with Oncology patients. This position will be a part of the Avera Cancer Institute Hematology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy clinic. Responsibilities include coordinating the patient care activities in the clinic, rooming, vitals, scheduling, assisting procedures and order entry. This position will also triage phone calls from patients and caregivers routing to the appropriate individual if needed. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; 80hrs/2wks

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Performs selected medical assistant and clerical duties that assist in care for clinic patients following established standards, practices, and competency. Works collaboratively with other clinic staff to solve practice-related problems. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

What You Will Do

• Assists in care to patients as directed by provider based on competency.
• Provides accurate, completed, legible and timely documentation of all patient procedures in the medical record.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Responsible for assisting with patient and family education to include procedures, medication use, nutrition, disease processes, and maintenance of health and wellness, etc., based on competency.
• Greets patients and conducts clinical interview collecting history and vital signs.
• Labels and processes lab specimens according to lab procedures.
• Maintains exam room for necessary supplies and materials. Performs daily and weekly environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance. Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment according to policy. Follows correct procedures for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous infectious waste.
• Provided back-up help for front desk personnel. This may include answering telephone, scheduling and cancelling appointments, and scheduling consult patients.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire or
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire or
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire or
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Associate's Graduate of Medical Assistant program or diploma

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].